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Get ready for the Vedder fall salmon fishery

Published on Friday, August 22nd, 2008


Fresh hatchery coho salmon (identified by the absence of the adipose fin) such as this one are common on the Vedder between September and November.

It is that time of the year once again. The temperature is steadily dropping, rain is falling occasionally, leaves are turning yellow and salmon are arriving. The Chilliwack/Vedder River system is the most heavily used recreational salmon fishery in British Columbia, but it also yields a very large return of salmon due to the Chilliwack River Hatchery. Although it may get crowded, good salmon fishing experience can be had with some exploration. Three pacific salmon species are targeted between September and December – Chinook, coho and chum salmon. Each year, I put together a guideline for those who want to give the Vedder fall salmon fishery a try. This year we will once again provide river level updates on a regular basis. For more information, please go to this link.

Coming up in September 2008

Published on Thursday, August 21st, 2008

August has been a busy month on the rivers as we took advantage of the splendid summer weather that British Columbians have been enjoying. Now it is time to get back on the editing desk with six hours of raw video footages to work with. Here are some behind-the-scene shots, which give the readers some ideas what to expect in September on Fishing with Rod. Many thanks to Carlo Ng who captured these moments.


Shane Ito with a golden-coloured westslope cutthroat trout.


Swimming away in front of the camera.


Shane coaches as I work with the fly intensely.


Hook-up!


Taking a run.


Almost ready.


Shoreline approach.


Success!

Get your free PowerBait!

Published on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

So, several hundred sample packages of PowerBait arrived at my door a few weeks ago. They will be given away on July 12th at this year’s Fish for the Future. I’m pretty excited. Beside these sample packages, we’ll also be giving away rods and other goodies. This will be the 6th year since Fish for the Future was started. When the idea of this event was put together, we intended to create a fun, festive day for families who come out and participate. Most importantly, I hope people can come out, gather the fishing information that they need, talk to groups that are involved in conservation and be more aware of what goes on behind the scene. This year I have invited twice as many groups to be at the event. Some of the main groups that may interest you include Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Georgia Strait Alliance, Vancouver Aquarium, Seymour Salmonid Society and Burns Bog Conservation Society. We look forward to see everyone on July 12th!

Take a kid fishing on June 14th and 15th

Published on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

 

Over twenty five years ago, my father regularly brought me along to his fishing trips. Although I was not heavily involved in the actual fishing at these trips, new adventures could always be had. Gobies and shrimps could be netted and observed in creeks, mussels and weeds were collected on rocks by the ocean. This constant connection with nature eventually grew to a strong fascination with fish. I was often looking for new species to catch, cutting out fish photos for my own record. This fascination has also become a life-long career, a treasured hobby and a strong willingness to protect the precious resource that we often take for granted.

A child’s life can be significantly altered when fishing is introduced into it. It isn’t so much about just catching fish, but lessons that cannot be taught elsewhere are found through this hobby. Fish can only be cared if they are seen or touched. This connection is difficult to bridge by a textbook.

The BC Family Fishing Weekend, which takes place annually on the Fathers Day Weekend, was initially designed to introduce more participants into this community. Some may disagree with the approach by reasoning that less anglers is in fact better for the resource, but the reality is that this resource, community and industry cannot survive unless there is a steady recruitment of participants. More users in a fishery does not only translate into more money, but it also creates more stewards who would guard what is enjoyable to them.

On June 14th and 15th, take a child fishing. The freshwater fishing licenses are free on those two days, for those who wish to give fishing a go. Community events will take place across the province, where newcomers can receive guidance on how to get started in this hobby.

On June 14th, I will be at the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery for its family fishing day. Ongoing hatchery tours and trout fishing will be available from 8am to noon. On June 15th, I will be at Rice Lake in North Vancouver, where trout fishing will also be available as well as various educational activities. I look forward to see everyone!

Rodney Hsu
Webmaster, Fishing with Rod Production

Good fishing at Lower Mainland lakes

Published on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

While we painfully wait for ice-off at the Interior Lakes, Lower Mainland anglers should take advantage of Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery‘s ongoing stocking program. Hatchery staffs have been stocking up to 20 different lakes in the Lower Mainland since early April, so they are populated with hungry rainbow trout that are waiting to be caught!

While urban lakes such as Rice, Lafarge, Green Timbers, Mill, Sasamat, Deer and Buntzen offer fantastic, easy fishing opportunities for entry-level anglers, they can sometimes get a bit crowded. If you are seeking for solitude in a more natural setting, then a slightly longer drive from Vancouver would take you to a few of these lakes.

In Squamish, Brohm, Browning, Alice, Edith, Fawn and Stump Lakes are both stocked by the hatchery and inhabited by native populations of cutthroat trout. While a floating device works better on some of these lakes, shore fishing is readily available. Yesterday we visited two of these lakes and had a very enjoyable outing. Not only did we ended up with a tan, we also connected with dozens of rainbow and cutthroat trout.

Today’s setup is simple and effective on stocked rainbow trout in lakes. Ultralight spinning rods rated 2 to 4lb test were used, coupled the smallest spinning reels that I can find. The main line is 4lb test, which is tied to a 1/8oz spoon that I have made up. The nickel spoon is either green, blue or orange striped. The spoon is casted from shore, allowed to sink and flutter for a few seconds before retrieved slowly. The fluttering, flashing, vibration make it irresistable for any trout that are nearby.

In May, we will be launching a Region Two fishing location guide, which includes a dozen of these lakes where you can visit. Please stay tuned!

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